Wednesday, March 14, 2012

It's been a busy month traveling! This week I'm out west on a "working vacation," one of my family's favorites, where you pack your laptop and books and head somewhere beautiful. Christopher is traveling for work, so I decided to skip out on the city for a week and get some west coast sunshine. My last trip's packing project was such a success, I decided to try it again: 8 pieces and 8 outfits (I cheated and didn't count shoes). Here goes:

Overall, I think round one was a bit more successful, but I was happy with this one, too. I'm beginning to think 8 pieces is enough for any trip I'd need to go on. In any case, I have been clothed throughout my trip, and that's what counts the most, right?
I'll be back Monday! xo

I love this idea! I fly RyanAir in Europe (10kg max carry-on, and you're only allowed 1 item each, and they are very strict about it) and your previous post on this totally inspired me to mix-up stuff but still feel like I could switch up outfits (while allowing the sign. other to share half the bag space).

I haven't shopped at Ruche before and am always a little wary about buying online from stores I'm not familiar with. Just curious on the quality and their return policy and if it's pretty easy to do...that sort of thing. You seem to have a pretty decent selection of their clothes! Thanks!

we're all going to need you to start posting outfits regularly again!! Enough with this travel. I love the inspiration on the blog :) Hope all is well and you're just traveling for spring break, love ALL of your outfits.

susan, thank you friend! all is well, i'm just traveling for break and working on my dissertation out west :) i'm looking forward to getting back to DC and even more, to christopher getting back! i'll be back in business soon.

@lindsey--yes, i have lots of stuff from ruche and i really really like them! their clothes are very affordable and i often love the designs, and their customer service is spectacular--i have yet to return anything so i can't comment on the return policy but all my interactions with customer service (questions about sizing, requests for packages to be sent late so i don't miss them when i'm traveling, etc) have been handled beautifully (even when i am writing to them from my regular old google account totally separate from my blog). they also ship faster than light. the only thing to watch for is the quality of materials if that's something you're picky about--i tend to prefer cotton and even polyester to rayon so i always double check what things are made of before i make a purchase, since ruche sources from a few places (i think). anyway, i am a wary online shopper, too, so i know the feeling! but i very regularly spend my pennies at ruche and i like their stuff a lot. you can feel free to email me to chat more if you want! (whatwouldanerdwear at gmail)

These outfits are so cute! I love this idea of using the same pieces to create different outfits! I especially love 4 because I would never have thought to wear a button up that way. Thanks for the inspiration!

Love the skirt and the cords, they have such a great colour! I should really try to pack more lightly as well, I tend to overpack all the time.. So I really enjoy the inspiration from your blog.Greetings from Germany!

WOW! i think you look great!! i don't mean for this to come across the wrong way, but in my opinion (or taste?) i feel like this trip was at least as, if not more, successful! i love the colors of this mix and the creative assembly of peices that still manages to pull off a clever and simple ensemble! :)

I love the 8 piece suitcase idea! I am totally doing this next time I go away. I have burgundy cords that have languished for several years - you're making me want to pull them out and give them some play before it gets too warm :)

I love your Tiny Suitcase Posts. Your mix and match approach is the same approach I take with my whole wardrobe, and these posts give me all sorts of new ideas and inspiration! (I especially like your belted chambray shirt over your LBD). Thank you!

Just wanted to say "Hi", Tania. I just found your blog today -- it was recommended by Kayley, from Sidewalk Ready. Also wanted to say how much I'm enjoying reading your posts. Great ideas -- makes me want to go right to my closet and try some new combinations!

brilliant! love the 8 piece concept. wish you would have posted this before i went to austin for SXSW!!! i soooo over packed (a girls gotta have options!), most of the stuff didnt even get worn, and then got like a thousand free tshirts there. somehow still managed to squeeze it all into my carry on, but damn that thing weighed a ton. anyway, looking cute as usually t$. xx a